All the cool kids are doing it!

I read 1 Samuel 8-10.
So, the Israelites want a king, more specifically, they want Sam to choose one. The Lord points out to Sam that they've rejected Him as king, which is in itself a sad state of affairs. I feel like, though, that the only reason they want a king is so they can be like every other country. In fact, Samuel warns them of the horrors that will come with this king--what he will do to his people. And it's not like he doesn't know what he's talking about. He's a prophet. Still the people said to him, "No! We want a king over us. Then we will be like all the other nations, with a king to lead us and to go out before us and fight out battles."(8:19-20)
So, Samuel anoints Saul, who he knows is going to do awful things just to please his people so they'll stop whining. So, there's this process, the people see that Saul is "a head taller" than anyone of Israel, and immediately think he's the majestic ruler of all... What in the world...

I'm guilty of this. I know what I want, and it's gonna be awesome! No, no repercussions or consequences. Nothing bad will happen. As if I didn't know better. This isn't even bargaining with God, it's straight up calling Him a liar! Something looks so great, too good to be true. And let me tell you, it is. I've definitely told God that He's wrong. This isn't gonna turn out badly, everything's going to go so well, and people will finally take me seriously.
FYI: God's not wrong. Whatever you've asked for that he's about to give you--it really is going to fall apart, and in the end, you're just going to be hurt. Because it doesn't matter. This thing that you want, just because everyone else has it... Not for you. You're meant to stand out. Granted, whenever it does crumble under your feet, He will certainly be there to help you up again. He'll be there to forgive you for your selfishness, and He'll definitely start paving the way for success if you ask Him, and if you do it His way.